Hello all,
In April 2014, the Tri-borough libraries service will adopt one LMS across all three boroughs. In preparation for this we need to make a decision about how our stock is categorised (particularly ANF). As you can imagine, historically, each borough has adopted it's own unique method of categorisation, which has been extremely challenging for the centralised stock team. The new LMS offers an excellent opportunity to bring coherence and consistency to the stock across the tri-borough with the adoption of one clear categorisation system.
The question is... *which* system.
For the sake of simplicity and efficiency, we are debating whether or not to revert to a pure Dewey grouping for non-fiction (although it is by no means perfect, particularly for the customer). However, it would be useful to get a sense of the wider Public Library zeitgeist.
What I would like to know is:
- does your authority use a 'bespoke' categorisation system or have you adopted the UKSLC (formerly BIC) scheme
- What implication does this have for your servicing costs?
- For those who use a pure Dewey grouping for adult non-fiction, does it hamper accessibility of stock?
- Are there any joint authorities facing similar issues to the tri-borough?
ANY feedback would be hugely appreciated, either here or by email.
Kind regards,
Maarya
Tri-borough Stock Manager
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Westminster City Council
0207 361 2447
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